“Wounded Troops Return to the Ballfield,” Washington Post, 5/7/2011
Another article on the Wounded Warriors all amputee softball team. This one includes photos as well as a link to the team’s website. Click here to read article >>
“Winter the Dolphin’s Family Beach Fest” at the Clearwater Aquarium on May 20, 2011
Meet “Winter,” the dolphin with the prosthetic tail, on May 20th at the Clearwater Aquarium! Admission for families is FREE! Proceeds from a “Fun Run”, 5K and 15K will benefit both the Aquarium and the Florida Chapter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Click on the following link for information on Winter’s festival and registration for fundraising events. Click here >>
“Orlando Amputee Starts a Camp for Other Amputees,” Fox News, 5/5/2011
Triple amputee Rajesh Durbal is a very inspiring man! Click here to view video and read article
Ken Green is back on “Legends of Golf” Tour!, 4/2011
POA patient Ken Green returned to the “Legends of Golf” tour last month, teaming with good friend Mark Calcavecchia. a href=”http://savannahnow.com/sports/2011-04-20/friendship-has-green-back-legends”> Click here to read article
POA’s Anthony Burruto Debuts as Motivational Speaker at Goodwill Industries Dinner, 4/2011
Anthony Burruto traveled to Ohio to speak at a Goodwill Industries annual dinner in Ohio last month. Well done, Anthony! Click here to read article
“Bush Finishes ride in Big Bend,” CBS New, 4/27/11
Read more about the Warrior 100 3-day bike ride POA’s Chris Self participated in with former President George W. Bush! Click here to read article
POA’s Ronnie Dickson (AK) & Drew Johnson (BK) Rock Climbing video, 3/2011
Here is some video footage of Ronnie Dickson (AK) and Drew Johnson (BK) on a recent rock climbing expedition – Drew’s first as an amputee. What CAN’T these guys do?! Awesome. Click here to viewvideo
“Scientists taking steps to make Bionic Leg,” Reuters, 4/20/11
Some exciting things are happening in the world of prosthetics! Click here to view article
Former President Bush Participates in 100K Ride to Honor Wounded Warriors
More info on the 100K bike ride Chris Self is taking part in April 25-27, 2011. Click here to view article
POA patient Chris Self rides across desert with former President George Bush!
Former President George Bush is riding across the desert on his mountain bike in honor of wounded warriors. POA patient Chris Self is participating in the ride. Go, Chris!!! Click here to view article